Re: Chris Wertman RIP
When I first read this post I thought it was a cruel hoax but upon further investigation unfortunately it was true. I met Chris for a brief time last winter and to say at that first meeting that he was a "kinda of a kooky, colorful ,seemed like a scatterbrained " kinda guy would be an understatement. But he definately got your attention and he for sure knew what he was talking about engine/racing wise although he admitted most of his racing had been the 2 wheeled kind not 4 wheel.
He had ideas, ambitions, projects that most of us had never attempted nor would we ever try to attempt . Seems like he was trying to re-invent the wheel or at least make it better. Some of his ideas seemed way out in left field but upon closer observation they really were not that far fetched--Take for example his latest idea of making a turbo 4 cylinder engine competitive not only in Super Comp but also as a Competition Eliminator entry.
I think we all are going to sense a tremendous void regarding future posts on Classracer.com I know I am going to miss his posts. "It just ain't gonna be the same anymore".
To his father ,I too have felt your anguish we lost a baby at 6 months,and believe me "you will never get over it", it will always be in that special place in the back of your mind!
Do not feel ashamed or embarrased to admit it and always think how it was the great times you all had together, the funny as well as sad moments but at least you had those moments. To his Dad -WE all have come to love you and offer our hand out for any help you might need don't be afraid to ask. Racers all stick together and they are probably the best bunch of people you will ever meet. You know Chris loved you.
to his children it is a great loss that will never go away but it will get better just never go away completely---Remember your Dad for the kind of man he was. You know he lived you.
To Mandie, Enjoy the thoughts of the great and not so great times you had together and take comfort in knowing that the racing community shares in your loss too. Our thoughts and prayers be with you, RIP Chris alias Drooze,---Dick & Sue Ullrich Comp 387
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